Reflection Nebula Collection

The Orion Nebula (also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976) is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt

Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades. Optical image of the Pleiades star cluster (M45) in the constellation Taurus, the bull. North is at top. This is a cluster of young stars thought to be around 50 million years old

Merope star and nebulosity
Merope star and associated nebulosity. Merope (23 Tauri) is one of the stars in the Pleiades open star cluster (M45)

Large Magellanic cloud
Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), infrared image. The LMC is a dwarf galaxy, and a satellite of our own Milky Way galaxy

Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades. Optical image of part of the Pleiades star cluster (M45) in the constellation Taurus, the bull. North is at top. This is a cluster of young stars thought to be around 50 million years old

Reflection nebula

The Horsehead Nebula in the constellation Orion

The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster in the constellation Auriga
The Pinwheel Cluster (left), and the Starfish Cluster (right), in the constellation Auriga

The center of the Orion Nebula, known as the Trapezium Cluster
The center of the Orion Nebula (Messir 42), known as the Trapezium Cluster

Optical image of the Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades star cluster. True-colour optical image of the Pleiades open star cluster (M45, NGC 1432)

Pleiades star cluster (M45), Hubble Space Telescope image

Pleiades star cluster, infrared image
Pleiades star cluster, Spitzer infrared image. These bright young stars (blue) are surrounded by interstellar gas and dust (red, orange and green)

Horsehead nebula, optical image. The horsehead shape is caused by dark nebula Barnard 33 (B 33)

Boomerang Nebula, Hubble Space Telescope image. This is a bipolar reflection nebula, where gas and dust surrounding a star are shining by reflected light

IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

Dream: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Dream - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Trust in dreams, for in them is the hidden gate to eternity. ~ Kahil Gibran

Reflection Nebula, M78, NGC 2068

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

Reflection nebula (NGC 2170) C017 / 3737
Reflection nebula (NGC 2170), optical image. This nebula lies around 2, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros

The Orion constellation

A close up of the Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42 or NGC 1976, is a diffuse nebula situated south of Orions Belt

The area around the head of Scorpius, including the bright star Antares at lower left of centre and the dark lanes leading to the star Rho Ophiuchi

Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, and the Tadpole Nebula
Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, The Tadpole Nebula, and open clusters Messier 36, Messier 37 and Messier 38

The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion and nebulosity
The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion, Barnards Loop (left), small reflection nebula Messier 78 (above center), Horshead Nebula (center), and NGC 2024 (above Horsehead Nebula)

M42, the Orion Nebula (top), and NGC 1977, a reflection nebula (bottom)

NGC 1973, The Running Man Nebula. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Orion and Canis Major showing dog stars Sirius and Procyon
Orion and Canis Major, taking in Canis Minor as well, including the dog stars Sirius (lower) and Procyon (upper left)

Witch Head Nebula
IC 2118, also known as Witch Head Nebula, is a reflection nebula near the Orion constellation

The Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977
Messier 42, the Orion Nebula with reflection nebula NGC 1977

The Orion Nebula Region
The Orion Nebula, M42 and M43, with surrounding associated nebulae and star clusters, such as the Running Man Nebula above (NGC 1975) and blue star cluster above it, NGC 1981

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

Great Orion Nebula. Optical image of the emission nebulae M42 (right, large) and M43 (centre left, smaller) in the constellation Orion, together making up what is known as the Great Orion Nebula

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way

The Cave Nebula

Dusty Nebulae in Cepheus constellation
This field contains the dusty nebula vdb 150 in the Cepheus constellation

Widefield view of nebulae in Sagittarius

The Grand Carina Nebula in the southern sky. The Carina Nebula is a hydrogen-rich diffuse nebula

IC 59 and IC 62 faint reflection nebulae near Gamma Cassiopeia

A star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius
This image displays a major star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius and features the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20)

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (NGC 6523), and Trifid Nebula (NGC 6514), in the constellation Sagittarius

Rosette nebula (NGC 2244) in Monoceros

Large complex of dust and gas in the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus
Large complex of dust and gas on the border of the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus

Glowing and reflecting nebulosity in the constellation of Lacerta
Glowing and reflecting nebulosity of dust and gas in the constellation of Lacerta

The NGC 2264 region showing the Cone Nebula, Christmas Tree Cluster, and Fox Fur Nebula

The Angel Nebula

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

M42 nebula in Orion

Iris Nebula and surrounding dusty region in Cepheus constellation
Part of the huge molecular cloud in Cepheus containing many dark nebulae and the wonderful Iris reflection nebula

Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation
This large region in the Taurus constellation contains astronomical objects such as IC 348 and NGC 1333

The Waterfall Nebula
HH-222, The Waterfall Nebula, roughly 1, 350 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion. The elongated gaseous stream stretches about ten light years and emits an unusual array of colors

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus

Orion and Monoceros region

Visible light-infrared composite of IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

VdB 123 reflection nebula in the constellation Serpens

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

The Cave Nebula located in the constellation Cepheus

The Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

The Ghost Nebula (vdB141)
This faint reflection nebula is located in the constellation Cepheus in the vicinity of the Iris Nebula

The Sword of Orion

The Iris Nebula in the constellation Cepheus
The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus

Dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius
The dark nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius and globular cluster NGC 6723

The Cocoon Nebula in the constellation Cygnus
The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146), a bright red emission and blue reflection nebula 4, 000 light years away in the constellation Cygnus, located at the end of a long dark nebula Barnard 168

The Dark Shark Nebula in Cepheus
LDN 1235, the Shark Nebula in Cepheus, with two visible reflection nebulae, vdB 149 and vdB 150

IC 443 supernova remnant in Gemini
The supernova remnant IC 443 in Gemini near the stars Mu Geminorum (left) and Eta Geminorum (right. Slight haze passing thru on some exposures added the star glows

Messier 45, the Pleiades, an open star cluster in the Taurus constellation

Widefield view in the Orion constellation
This widefield view in the Orion constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, Flame Nebula, M78, and Barnards Loop

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

L1622, cometary globule in Orion. The Orion superbubble contains dozens of cometary globules illuminated by OB stars within the Orion OB1 association

Beautiful and Obscure Nebula in Orion
This dusty field in the Orion constellation contains the vdb38 and SH263 nebulae

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus

Moonset over the sea with Pleiades (M45) cluster

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Starforming emission nebula NGC 6188 in the constellation Ara. The birthplace of very young, only few hundred million years old suns

Starforming region NGC 6559 in the Sagittarius constellation

Head of Scorpius with celestial deep sky objects

The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus up to the Carina Nebula
The southern sky and Milky Way from Canopus (at lower right) up to the Carina Nebula at upper left, with the False Cross in the centre, made of stars from Vela and Carina

NGC 1977 is a reflection nebula northeast of the Orion Nebula

The Question Mark nebula in Orion
The Question Mark Nebula located in the Orion constellation. Visible in this image is LBN 917 (larger at bottom), and LBN 906 (smaller at top)

NGC 6726, galactic dust cloud in Corona Australis

Messier 78, also known as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

The Cave Nebula and surroundings

Area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebula
The area around the Belt of Orion, with the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae at bottom flanking the bright star Zeta Orionis, also known as Alnitak, with Messier 78 at upper left

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"Reflecting the Beauty of the Cosmos: Exploring Reflection Nebulae" Gazing into the vast expanse of space, we are captivated by the ethereal allure of reflection nebulae. These celestial wonders, such as the Orion Nebula and Pleiades star cluster, offer a glimpse into the cosmic artistry that unfolds beyond our earthly realm. The Orion Nebula, a stellar nursery located in the constellation Orion, showcases vibrant hues of blue and pink as it illuminates with young stars being born amidst swirling gas and dust. Its mesmerizing beauty has fascinated astronomers for centuries, inspiring countless dreams and igniting our curiosity about distant galaxies. In contrast to its neighbor, the Pleiades star cluster presents a different spectacle altogether. Known for its seven prominent stars visible to the naked eye on clear nights, this cluster also boasts intricate nebulosity surrounding Merope - one of its brightest members. This delicate interplay between stars and nebulous clouds creates an otherworldly ambiance that enchants stargazers worldwide. Venturing further across space's tapestry brings us to IC 2177 - aptly named "the Seagull Nebula. " With its striking resemblance to a soaring seabird in flight against an indigo sky canvas, this reflection nebula evokes awe-inspiring wonderment at nature's ability to shape celestial objects into familiar forms. Amongst these captivating formations lies The Horsehead Nebula within Orion's constellation – an iconic silhouette resembling a majestic equine figure emerging from interstellar gas clouds. This enigmatic sight serves as a reminder that even in vast darkness there is always light waiting to be discovered. As we continue our journey through constellations like Auriga, we encounter breathtaking sights like The Pinwheel Cluster and Starfish Cluster – two dazzling reflection nebulae nestled amidst sparkling stellar companions. Their radiant presence reminds us that unity can create extraordinary beauty when diverse elements come together.